Ep. 94 | Reviving the Inner Child: Play, Fun, and Their Impact on Health with Dr. Trish Phillips

 
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In this episode, we're discussing the profound connection between fun, play, and health, following our new monthly intention of July. Joining us is Dr. Trish Phillips, known as the “Doodle Doc”, a seasoned clinical psychologist who uniquely integrates creativity and art in her therapeutic approach. We delve into the essence of inner child work, discussing its importance and how it fosters healing through the simple joys of play and fun. Delve deeper as we navigate the fine line between play and fun, and explore how our attachment styles impact our accessibility to the inner child. Lastly, Dr. Trish provides practical advice on how to initiate the exploration of play and fun through creativity and art. Tune in to uncover the transformative power of play, fun, and inner child work on our overall health.

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Today on The Healing Catalyst:

  • Exploring the concept of inner child work and its importance

  • The role of play in connecting with our inner child

  • The difference between play and fun

  • The influence of attachment styles on accessing our inner child

  • Practical strategies for incorporating play and fun through creativity and art

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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.

Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.

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